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September 29, 2018

9 Home Décor Styles and Their Matching Window Treatments

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There are so many different ways you can decorate the interior of your home. Here are some popular styles and some ideas on what window treatments go well with them:

 

Coastal

This style takes you back to the relaxed beachside experience with light shades of white, blue, and beige. It’s anchored by furniture with weathered wood accents as well as other nautical materials like rope and wicker. Magic-Lite blinds match this style very nicely with its large shutter-like slats that can be opened wide to add to the airy feel.

 

Contemporary

Contemporary is a catch-all term to describe what’s trending in the present day. Because it’s ever-changing, what better way to represent the current trend than roller screens that show the view outside? That way, you don’t have to change them so often and you can just focus on swapping out furniture and accessories.

 

Farmhouse

It’s rustic warmth coupled with refined charm that makes heavy use of wood and pastel colours. Definitely go with real wooden blinds or roller shades with pale plaid or gingham patterns.

 

Glam

Live the high life with glitz and glamour being the inspiration behind every décor element! You’ll want the versatility of print-on blinds to put up any bold design you want.

 

Industrial

Exposed elements of raw wood and metal bring to mind the look of warehouses or factories. In that theme, aluminum roller blinds are the way to go. Turning them into motorized blinds will also add to the industrial aesthetic.

 

Minimalist

Minimalism in home décor is about stripping everything down to its essentials and letting the space breathe. The nondescript look of roller shades pay homage to that philosophy.

 

Modern

There’s a crisp sleekness to the modern style that speaks to an optimistic hope for the future. Whichever window treatments you choose, make sure you enclose them with side channels to maintain the streamlined feel of modern design.

 

Scandinavian

The snowy landscapes of the Nordic countries are brought to the interior with shades of white alongside wood, furs, and heavy wool fabrics. The winter wonderland sensation can be enhanced even more with the soft white of Ninet shades.

 

Transitional

The transitional style serves as the bridge between the traditional and modern looks. Roller blinds offer the same well-rounded flexibility. You can go with either wood blinds or aluminum ones depending on how you want to balance out the furniture materials.

 

Go ahead and dress your windows in the style you love!

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September 25, 2018

What Can You Do to Outsmart the Sun in Your Own Home?

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Let’s face it – the sun is going to keep shining in the foreseeable future. Since it’s such a big part of our lives, the smart move is to make the most of its power when designing your home:

 

Staying warm

Before getting into techniques to maximizing the heat you get from the sun, you have to make sure that your house keeps as much heat generated as possible. That means efficient insulation as well as thorough weatherproofing to prevent air leakages – especially around the windows! Without proper insulation and weatherproofing, even the most brilliant heating design will be rendered useless.

Moving on to solar-heat-maximization techniques, the key part is installing most of the house’s windows on the south side. That way, you get maximum exposure to the sun each day. As the sun’s rays enter through the windows, it’s a good idea to have them hit stone floor and/or walls on the south side of the house. The stone will absorb the sun’s heat during the day and slowly radiate that heat inside the house in the evening.

Using dark finishes also helps since dark colours are better at absorbing sunlight and the heat that comes with it.

 

Keeping cool

In the hot season, it’s all about keeping the sun from heating up the interior. You can do that on the outside with a sufficient roof overhang over the south-side windows. Or depending on the size of your windows, you can add on some exterior shutters or retractable awnings.

On the inside, window coverings are your best friend. Roller screens are great in that they diffuse the solar heat that comes through while still allowing you to see outside. If you don’t mind covering up the view though, cellular blinds are ideal because they’ll also help form an insulating barrier at the windows.

 

Energy efficiency

Besides taking advantage of the sun for its heat, you can augment your home’s energy efficiency with solar power as well. In the simplest form, the addition of some skylights or solar tubes will bring more sunlight into your home so you can leave the electric lights off longer. For a higher sophistication, put up solar panels so that your home can be more self-sufficient energy-wise.

What’s more, the extra power source from the sun also means you can afford to transition your house to a smart home. Take a look at the possibilities of motorized blinds, for starters. Smart home automation would complete the energy efficiency loop because it will fine-tune even more efficiencies in energy consumption.

 

That’s how you can beat the sun at its own game!

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August 24, 2018

Top Smart Features of Motorized Blinds for Tech Lovers

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Motorized blinds are amazing in how they’ve transformed home and office life. Like most technology though, it’s usually the early adopters who kick-start the trend to mainstream use. So for all the tech lovers out there, here are the top smart features that will get you excited:

 

Flexible power

It’s totally up to you whether you want to install dedicated wiring for your motorized blinds. The point is that your motorized blinds will still function either way because they can also run on batteries. The way they’re powered can conform to the way you have your house set up.

 

Remote control

There are no manual cords to yank on. In fact, you may never even have to touch motorized blinds again after installation except when cleaning. You can control the opening and closing of the blinds remotely with a press of a button either from across the room or outside it entirely.

 

App connectivity

If you like the idea of remote control, imagine being able to do so when you’re not even at home. With the help of Wi-Fi and an app, you can tweak the motorized blind settings right from your smartphone. Gone are the days when you worry whether you’ve closed or opened the blinds – get peace of mind immediately on your phone!

 

Operating schedules

What’s great about operating your motorized blinds via an app are the endless possibilities you can customize how you want them. Like their operating schedules, for instance. You can set specific times for the blinds to operate and then let the automation do its job while you go about your day.

 

Smart sensors

With smart sensors, you can take optimization a step further – especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Whether you connect your motorized blinds to temperature or solar smart sensors, they can react to the current environment around your house. The blinds can operate depending on how high the sun is in the sky. Or they can coordinate with your home automation system to maintain your personalized climate controls.

 

Precise positions

Not only can you specify when they open and close, but you can also fine-tune how far they go. So just play around with the positions of the motorized blinds and then lock down your preferences in the settings.

 

Burglary deterrence

Because you’re able to control your motorized blinds through an app, you now have another extra layer of security around your home when you’re away on vacation. By getting all your blinds to change their positions every day, burglars will think twice about giving your house a go when it seems like there’s someone home.

 

Want to be the first among your friends to adopt motorized blinds? Get a quote from us today!

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July 28, 2018

Here’s Why Motorized Blinds Are Game-Changers at Home and in the Office

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The option to motorize blinds has been a game-changer for both home and office interior designs. Here’s why:

 

Risk elimination

The safety hazard of window covering cords has been a longstanding issue. It’s what prompted Health Canada to propose changes last year to the Corded Window Covering Products Regulations. Motorized blinds eliminate that safety hazard risk altogether.

Without any dangling cords, you won’t have to worry about kids or pets accidentally strangling on them during play. Window covering cords can cause accidents at the office as well since they can get caught on staff rushing by. Motorizing window blinds is the best way to prevent that from happening.

 

Automated energy savings

As many personal finance experts recommend, one of the best ways to save money is to automate the process. The same principle applies to using window treatments to save energy.

Some blinds are specifically designed to either reduce heat gain, bolster insulation, or increase light control – all of which contribute to energy savings. However, you wouldn’t be able to maximize their potential if you’re relying on your own memory to open and close them at the right time.

With motorized blinds, you can set it and forget it. Whether you choose motorized systems based on programmable times, solar sensors, or temperature sensors, you can be confident that you’re getting the most energy savings at home and in the office.

 

Time efficiency

Besides money, time is also precious. When you’re about to start a presentation meant to convince investors to place their trust in your company, you don’t want to drain their anticipation by manually closing the blinds one by one. When you get a rare moment to relax in your personal home theatre, you don’t want to spend part of it going around the room closing blinds.

How much is your time worth to you? And what about your investors’ and clients’ time? The answers to those questions would be enough to highlight this major benefit of motorized blinds.

 

Operational ease

As technology advances, we strive to do bigger things with less work. Improved engineering and industrial processes allowed us to have larger windows to let in more natural light. So window coverings have to catch up.

The problem is that the larger and taller windows are, the heavier the window treatments. That means more effort required on our part to operate them. Motorized blinds, however, shoulder all that effort for us.

 

Convinced yet? Go ahead – motorize it!

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